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Baby Boy’s Birth Story

Emily — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 22:12:50 +0000

I made it through round two!! I’m not going to lie I’ve been nervous this entire pregnancy. I worried about complications that I had with Miss JJ’s pregnancy/birth, adding another kid to the mix and how Miss JJ would handle it (and me too). Now that he is here, I can tell you all about this...

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Tips for Surviving Pregnancy with a Toddler

Emily — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:00:39 +0000

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadePrenatalDHA #CollectiveBias Did you hear the news? We are having another baby! And it’s been a wild ride! We are excited, a little nervous and trying to get prepared. One of the biggest differences between this pregnancy and...

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6 Reasons Why I Got an Epidural

Emily — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 07:00:19 +0000

*****I am not a doctor or medical professional, these are just my opinions. Speak to your doctor about an epidural if you have questions.***** In the last few years, I have noticed a lot of women striving for a more natural approach to birth. Whether that means no epidural, having a baby at home or...

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Welcome Baby Girl! My Pregnancy and Birth Story

Emily — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:00:49 +0000

Wow, I can’t believe she is here. I am still in shock or maybe I am just sleep deprived. Miss JJ arrived on April 9! I’ve been awaiting her safe arrival to share my pregnancy experience and birth story. Let’s start at the beginning. Pregnancy Story After trying for a while to have a baby,...

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Maternity Update

Emily — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 07:00:07 +0000

Well I’ve been sharing some different posts on pregnancy as I’ve been getting ready for this little lady to make her debut. I thought I better share a couple of my maternity photos and give a little maternity update. My friend was nice enough to take these for me and they turned out cute (except...

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Space Saving Baby Room Makeover

Emily — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:00:23 +0000

I have been sharing lots of baby ideas lately. Hopefully they can help others who are preparing for a new addition. A big thank you to my friend Kathleen who is sharing this post with us today. Room Makeover: Space Saving Baby’s Room If you have decided to change the look of the room due...

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25 Pregnancy Delivery Hospital Bag Checklists

Emily — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:00:04 +0000

Last week I shared with you a bunch of newborn checklists, which got me thinking about hospital bag checklists. There are a lot of lists and great ideas and information. So I’ve compiled 25 pregnancy delivery hospital bag checklists. Most of these list share ideas for mom, baby and dad. I think the more ideas...

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20 Newborn Checklists

Emily — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:00:45 +0000

[tps_header] This may be my first baby, but I feel like it isn’t. I have a few nieces and nephews, which helps to know what I will need when my little babe is here. I’ve been listening to all the great advice everyone is willing to give and I want to share all the goodness....

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Ways to Keep Busy on Bed Rest

Emily — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 08:00:59 +0000

This post may contain affiliate links. I recently found out that I needed to be put on bed rest. It isn’t the super strict kind, but I am done working and hang out around the house. Many women are put on bed rest for different reasons during pregnancy. No matter the reason, bed rest can...

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8 Tips to Calm First Time Pregnancy Worries

Emily — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 08:00:07 +0000

If you saw my post on Wednesday, then you will know the big news! Me and the Mr. are expecting a baby girl in April! I wanted to share a couple of things that have helped me through the early pregnancy stages. At the beginning I really struggled with worries (okay honestly I still do)....

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